Subject Index

``Great Hunger, The" in Ireland: March 17 made a special observance day for schools -  SB526

Greek Independence: 182nd anniversary celebrated March 25, 2003 -  SJR19

Green Bay Day in Wisconsin proclaimed February 27, 2004, in honor of its 150th anniversary - AJR69

``Hmong-Lao Appreciation Day" declared May 14 -  AJR32

``Hmong-Lao Appreciation Day" declared May 14 -  SJR23

``Hmong-Lao Appreciation Day" declared May 14; Congress urged to establish the day throughout the U.S.  - SJR18

James Beckum Day declared February 21, 2004 -  SR27

Kids Safety Month: June declared as - SJR38

Memorial Day observance by state government agencies modified -  AB78

National Charter Schools Week celebrated April 28 to May 2, 2003 -  AR17

November 11 (Veterans Day): employer must grant employee who is a veteran a leave of absence to attend a memorial service or ceremony -  AB878

November 11 (Veterans Day): paid leave of absence for public and private employees who are veterans; discrimination prohibition provision -  SB50

November 11 (Veterans Day): paid leave of absence for state employees who are veterans -  AB80

November 11 (Veterans Day) established as a paid holiday for state employees -  SB240

November 11 (Veterans Day) established as a paid holiday for state employees; paid personal holidays reduced  - AB453

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day proclaimed October 15, 2003 -  AJR33

``Ronald Reagan Day" recognized February 6 -  AJR11

``Ronald Reagan Day" recognized February 6 -  SJR13

St. David's Day celebrated March 1, 2003 -  AJR7

St. David's Day celebrated March 1, 2004 -  AJR64

Sauk City Day in Wisconsin proclaimed March 30, 2004, on its 150th anniversary -  SJR51

Sheboygan Day in Wisconsin proclaimed April 4, 2003, celebrating the city's 150th anniversary  - AJR22

Special order of business for March 9, 2004 established re AJR-70 -  AR37

``Syttende Mai Weekend" proclaimed May 16-18, 2003 -  AJR19

``Truck Safety Month": June declared as -  AJR35

Wisconsin National Marina Day designated August 9, 2003 -  AR19

Wisconsin Stroke Alert Day proclaimed May 12, 2004 -  AJR70

Wisconsin Stroke Alert Day proclaimed May 12, 2004 -  SJR64

Women's Equality Day designated August 26 of each year in recognition of the anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution -  AJR54

homeland security Homeland security, see Civil defense

homeless Homeless, see Public assistance

homestead _ exemption Homestead — Exemption

Homestead exemption increased re consumer price index -  AB149

Homestead exemption: value of various properties exempt from execution increased; DOA duty specified  - AB753

homestead credit Homestead credit

Homestead tax credit: definition of income modified -  AB70

Homestead tax credit may be claimed by persons living in tax-exempt housing and aged 65 or older  - SB366

Property tax credits based on municipal tax levies; certain WHEDA loans to homeowners over age 65; refundable individual income tax credit for senior citizens; homestead tax credit revision and definition of income modified; public debt used to finance tax-supported or self-amortizing facilities; general school aid appropriation increased; creation of two special committees -  SB278

homicide Homicide, see Crime and criminals — Homicide or murder

horses Horses

Livestock premises registration created; DATCP duties; confidentiality and contract provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] -  AB812

Three-vehicle combination permit expanded to include golf cart trailers [for further revisions, see entry under ``Recreation vehicle"] -  AB274

Three-vehicle combinations operating on highways: requirements revised, permit eliminated, and combination expanded to include horse trailers and trailers for certain recreational vehicles -  SB159

hospice Hospice, see Medical service

hospitals Hospitals, see also Insurance — Health; Medical assistance; Mental health — Hospitals and institutes; Nursing homes; University of Wisconsin — College of medicine; University of Wisconsin hospitals and clinics authority; Veteran — Hospitals and home

Ambulatory surgery centers and medical clinics with 20 or fewer physicians exempt from DHFS health care information data requirements and annual assessments  - AB671

Cancer drug repository program established by DHFS; civil liability immunity provision [A.Amdt.1: certain supplies added; A.Amdt.6: civil liability provision modified]  - AB845

Cancer drug repository program established by DHFS; civil liability immunity provision -  SB452

Emergency contraception for alleged victims of sexual assault: hospital requirements specified - AB170

Emergency contraception for alleged victims of sexual assault: hospital requirements specified - SB99

Employment discrimination based on creed expanded re health care provider refusal to participate in certain activities; power of attorney for health care instruments and patient declarations; exemption from liability; civil action and examining boards provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, patient declaration provision replaced with ``conscience rights notification"; S.Amdts.1 and 2: further revisions]  - AB67

Health care facility: prohibitions re certain activities and preventing passage to and from; definition provided; civil cause of action created -  AB186

Health care workers employed by health care facilities: requiring overtime without worker's consent prohibited; definition and employment discrimination provisions  - AB451

Health care workers employed by health care facilities: requiring overtime without worker's consent prohibited; definition and employment discrimination provisions  - SB177

Hospital administrator licensing provisions; Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board name changed; educational requirements for nursing home administrators revised  - AB314

Hospital and ambulatory surgery center data collection [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 214b, 215c, 458r, 2092c-2095rt, 9124 (10k), 9224 (3k), 9424 (11k)] -  SB44

Hospital reimbursement or payment for allowable MA services or commodities: DHFS required to develop, implement, and update methods for -  SB530

Human growth and development curriculum in schools modified; emergency services provided to sexual assault victim at a hospital re unbiased information and emergency contraception; pharmaceutical service re contraceptive articles  - AB979

Human growth and development curriculum in schools modified; emergency services provided to sexual assault victim at a hospital re unbiased information and emergency contraception; pharmaceutical service re contraceptive articles  - SB544

Inpatient health care facility fee revenues: use of funds [Sec. 457] -  SB44

Interest on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA and used for information technology purchases by a health facility: individual and corporate income tax exemption created  - AB964

Interest on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA and used for information technology purchases by a health facility: individual and corporate income tax exemption created  - SB507

Laboratory test reports of hospitals and certified laboratories re patient health care records: printed type size specified - AB132

MA supplemental payments to hospitals and specification for amount of payments to critical access hospitals eliminated [Sec. 1317-1319; S.Sub.Amdt.1: elimination of MA rural hospital supplements removed, deletes 1317, 1319]  - SB44

Physician order entry record system for medical services: incentive MA payment to hospitals that establish authorized  - AB450

Physician order entry record system for medical services: incentive MA payment to hospitals that establish authorized  - AB995

Wisconsin Patient Safety Institute, Inc.: appropriation of GPR in DOA eliminated [Sec. 569] -  SB44

Wisconsin Patient Safety Institute, Inc.: grant program created in DOA; matching funds provision - SB353

hotel and motel Hotel and motel, see also Room tax

ATV operation on highway for access to residence, lodging establishment, campground, or trail permitted; age and ordinance provisions -  AB159

Carbon monoxide detector installation required in certain residential buildings -  SB520

Sales tax on short-term lodging [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1647m, 9345 (3x)] -  SB44

hotline Hotline, see Telephone

hours of labor Hours of labor, see also Public employee — Hours of labor

Companionship services: federal definition adopted; exemption from state minimum wage and overtime pay laws  - AB903

Companionship services: federal definition adopted; exemption from state minimum wage and overtime pay laws [S.Sub. Amdt.1: further revisions, minimum wage provision removed] - SB508

Crime victim's leave requirements created -  AB269

One day of rest in seven law revision re production of certain cheese products; voluntary agreement provision  - SB94

Rest and meal periods for employees: requirements created, exceptions provided -  SB178

School conference and activities leave: employers must allow -  AB968

house of correction House of correction

Health care workers employed by health care facilities: requiring overtime without worker's consent prohibited; definition and employment discrimination provisions  - AB451

Health care workers employed by health care facilities: requiring overtime without worker's consent prohibited; definition and employment discrimination provisions  - SB177

Incarceration costs: city, village, or town may seek reimbursement from prisoner -  AB53

Incarceration costs: city, village, or town may seek reimbursement from prisoner -  SB23

Sexual activity between correctional officers or certain individuals and persons serving a sentence or on probation, parole, or extended supervision prohibited; penalties provided [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``correctional officer" changed to ``correctional staff member"]  - AB51

Sexual activity between correctional officers or certain individuals and persons serving a sentence or on probation, parole, or extended supervision prohibited; penalties provided  - SB32

housing Housing, see also Mortgage; University of Wisconsin — Building

Aggravated burglary modified re dwellings, certain boats, and motor homes -  AB49